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Responsible Center: Faculty of Health Sciences Location: Alcorcon Campus
Modality: In‑person
Title code: 6402. Old plan 6338 Orientation: Professional
Number of ECTS Credits: 60 ECTS Duration of the Master: an academic year
Public prices: See table
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Director of the Master: Prof. Dr. D.Francisco Mercado Romero CodDirector of the Master: Prof. dr Ms. Irene Peláez Cordeiro Phone: 91 488 9022
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University master's information: Phone: 91 665 5060 Inquiries Mailbox
Student attention: Student Help Box Suggestions, complaints and congratulations mailbox
Basic Information
What knowledge will I acquire with this Master?
- The Master's Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology aims to train professionals with knowledge and skills related to the theoretical-practical and methodological foundations of the disciplines of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, from a double perspective, clinical and research.
- Practical skills linked to neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation
- Research skills for the study of neural networks involved in the functioning of different cognitive and affective processes in the general population and in patients
Is this degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?
Yes (final verification report is attached), starting the first course in the academic year 2017-18.
Final verification report turned out FAVORABLE
What is the minimum number of credits for which I can enroll?
You can see it in the rules of permanence in this link
Recommended income profile
A recommended profile is established for access to the Master's Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, in which the following merits will be preferably assessed:
- Preferential access qualifications: This master's degree is preferably aimed at graduates or graduates in Psychology and Medicine, also extending it to university graduates or graduates from other disciplines of health sciences with training in the functioning of the central nervous system, such as Occupational Therapy or Biology, among others, prior assessment by the head of the master's degree and the academic committee.
- Prior language training: a level of English equivalent to B1 must be accredited in accordance with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, by presenting the corresponding certificate. Additionally, a level of B2 in English will be considered as a preferred merit.
Objectives
General objective: training of competent professionals in the fields of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Know the functioning of neural networks involved in cognitive and affective processes through the use of brain activity recording techniques, with the purpose of applying this knowledge and skills to the field of research on neuroscience and behavior and to the clinical field of Neuropsychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
| CON1. Know the neuroanatomical structures and understand the biological processes associated with different psychological functions in the general population and patients with various disorders caused by brain damage. |
| CON2. Know and understand the main areas of action and orientation of Neuropsychology. |
| CON3. Know and understand the main causes of brain damage (acquired, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, etc.), as well as the implications of each in terms of clinical manifestations in cognitive processes (hemineglect, agnosia and amnesia, etc.). |
| CON4. Know and understand the analysis methods that allow extracting information about human cognitive functioning from brain signals. |
| CON5. Understand the main brain mechanisms and experimental paradigms in cognitive and affective neuroscience to examine the functioning of mental processes in the general population and patients with neuropsychological disorders, using different brain signal recording techniques. |
| CON6. Understand the conceptual foundations, methodologies, and assessment and intervention procedures typical of Neuropsychology (neurodevelopmental disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, psychiatric disorders, and functional diversity). |
| CON7. Know and understand the cognitive effects of pharmacological treatments and addiction processes. |
| CON8. Understand the principles of neuropsychological intervention for the rehabilitation of cognitive functions in brain damage (acquired, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, etc.). |
| CON9. Know the working methods of a clinical center and/or a cognitive neuroscience research laboratory. |
Skills
| HAB1. Present scientific reports and papers in the field of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. |
| HAB2. Properly use tests and assessments for the evaluation of patients with brain damage (acquired, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, etc.) that affects behavior and different cognitive processes, for the subsequent diagnosis of cognitive alterations in brain damage. |
| HAB3. Achieve a critical understanding of the most appropriate analysis methodology based on the objectives, hypotheses, and research design used in specific scientific investigations. |
| HAB4. Ability to understand, apply, and recognize research methodologies in the field of cognitive and affective neuroscience to apply them to one's own work. |
| HAB5. Recognize differential cognitive profiles of patients with psychiatric disorders, functional diversity, and substance addiction. |
| HAB6. Know how to design rehabilitation sessions and materials for a neuropsychological rehabilitation program for brain damage (acquired, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, etc.). |
| HAB7. Know how to analyze the effects of applying a neuropsychological rehabilitation program. |
| HAB8. Define a research objective, formulate hypotheses consistent with that objective, propose a study method and type of analysis, and interpret the results obtained based on prior literature. |
Competences
| COM1. Demonstrate a critical analysis of the information reviewed in scientific publications related to the field of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology to write or present a report and/or scientific paper following the structure of a scientific publication/presentation. |
| COM2. Be able to perform a complete neuropsychological assessment and write reports for patients with brain damage (acquired, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, etc.), according to the discharge profile. |
| COM3. Demonstrate skills in interpreting brain signals associated with the application of experimental paradigms specific to the field of cognitive and affective neuroscience. |
| COM4. Be able to rehabilitate altered cognitive functions in brain damage using a multidisciplinary approach and addressing the patient from an integrative perspective, according to the discharge profile. |
| COM5. Be able to design paradigms and experimental tasks in the field of cognitive neuroscience. |
| COM6. Be able to use brain activity recording techniques and methodologies to obtain data for research in the field of cognitive neuroscience. |
| COM7. Identify the main problems and challenges facing our society and propose, design, and develop sustainable, innovative, and participatory methodologies and/or technologies to improve people's lives, making responsible use of resources and knowing how to determine the impact that different projects have on the economy, society, and the environment. |
| COM8. Assimilate the complexity of sustainability from a critical, systemic, and interdisciplinary perspective, to understand how professional activity interacts with society and the environment, both locally and globally, and to identify potential challenges, risks, and impacts. |
| COM9. Apply the knowledge acquired during the master's training program (theoretical and practical teaching) to the completion of clinical or research work. |
Admission and enrollment
General access regulations and procedures
Information on access and admission of students to master's studies is available at the following link: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/274-master
Likewise, the regulations are published on the following website: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/274-master#normativa-de-masteres-universitarios
Criteria and procedure for admission to the degree
The general requirements for access to University Master's Degrees are, according to article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28, which establishes the organization of university education and the procedure for ensuring its quality, the following:
- Possession of an official Spanish Graduate or Graduate university degree or equivalent is a condition for accessing a Master's Degree, or, where appropriate, having another University Master's degree, or titles of the same level as the Spanish Bachelor's or Master's degree issued by universities and higher education institutions in an EHEA country that in that country allow access to Master's degrees.
- In the same way, people in possession of titles from educational systems that are not part of the EHEA, which are equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, will be able to access a Master's Degree in the Spanish university system, without the need for homologation of the title, but verification by of the university of the level of training that they imply, as long as in the country where said title was issued it allows access to university postgraduate level studies. In no case will access through this route imply the homologation of the previous degree held by the person concerned or its recognition for other purposes than that of carrying out the Master's degree.
- Universities will guarantee transparent and accessible information on admission procedures, and must have student orientation systems. Likewise, they will ensure that said information and admission procedures take into account students with disabilities or with specific needs, and will have appropriate support and advice services.
- Universities may exceptionally establish, based on specific regulations approved by their governing bodies, conditional enrollment procedures for access to a University Master's Degree. This will consist of allowing a Bachelor's degree student who has yet to pass the TFG and a maximum of up to 9 ECTS credits, to be able to access and enroll in a University Master's Degree, although in no case will they be able to obtain the Master's degree if they have not previously has obtained the Bachelor's degree. Universities will guarantee priority in the enrollment of students who have the official university degree of Graduate or Graduate. In this procedure, credits pending recognition or transfer in the Bachelor's degree may be taken into account, or the requirement to exceed a certain level of knowledge of a foreign language to obtain the degree.
- Universities or centers will regulate admission to Master's Degree courses, establishing specific requirements and, if necessary, training complements, whose credit load may not exceed the equivalent of 20 percent of the credit load of the degree. The training complement credits will have the same consideration as the rest of the credits in the University Master's degree curriculum.
- Universities will reserve at least 5 percent of the places offered in official university Master's degrees for students who have a recognized degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 percent, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs. associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion.
ADMISSION
The Rey Juan Carlos University does not have specific admission regulations, but is governed by article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28. Each degree has its own general access criteria and special access tests.
Admission to Master's Degrees will be carried out through a selection process, in which both the School of Official Master's Degrees (EMO) and the Master's Management participate. Firstly, the EMO is responsible for the administrative review of all the documentation required for pre-registration and future admission (ID, access title, etc.). For its part, the Master's Management reviews the specific documentation linked to the selection criteria (CV and academic record), generating the list of those admitted and excluded from the Master's Degree and communicating it to the interested parties by means of a notice via email.
SPECIFIC ACCESS CRITERIA:
A recommended profile is established for access to the Master's Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, in which the following merits will be preferably assessed:
- Preferential access qualifications: This master's degree is preferably aimed at graduates or graduates in Psychology and Medicine, also extending it to university graduates or graduates from other disciplines of health sciences with training in the functioning of the central nervous system, such as Occupational Therapy or Biology, among others, prior assessment by the head of the master's degree and the academic committee.
- Prior language training: a level of English equivalent to B1 must be accredited in accordance with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, by presenting the corresponding certificate. Additionally, a level of B2 in English will be considered as a preferred merit.
CONDITIONS OR SPECIAL ACCESS TESTS:
In the event that demand exceeds the number of places available, candidates will be selected according to the following criteria:
Average grade of the academic record of the degree with which you are applying to access the master's degree (65%).
Curriculum vitae: research and professional experience in fields related to the master's degree (35%).
In the event of a tie between candidates, a personal interview will be held to assess their projection in relation to the objectives of the master's degree (previous experience in the fields of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, tests or techniques that they have previously handled, etc.) and commitment to its completion (0,5 points to be added to the Curriculum Vitae).
Offer of places: 40 places. If the minimum number of students envisaged is not reached in a course, the University may choose not to open the teaching group.
Training itinerary
Master's Teaching Guides
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Training Itinerary
External Internships
The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the master's degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.
Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement your university education, while providing you with a deeper knowledge about the skills you will need once you have graduated.
The External Practices subject will consist of two phases:
- Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the graduate profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
- Elaboration of the memory
Documentation:
Degree Training Project
For more information: External Internship Unit
Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024
Mobility programs
University Master's degrees, due to their duration and characteristics, in general do not specifically contemplate the mobility of their students. However, the Rey Juan Carlos University has different mobility programs for both students and University workers (PDI and PAS) and has procedures for collecting and analyzing information on these mobility programs. The management of all the mobility programs of the University is centralized in the Office of the Vice President for International Relations and any student of the University can participate in them.
Regulation
- Academic Calendar
- Regulations governing the university master's degrees of the Rey Juan Carlos University
- Regulations for enrollment and permanence in university master's degrees at the URJC || Explanatory notes
- Academic exemption (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title IX)
- Public prices for university master's degrees
- Exemption from the prices of official master's and doctoral studies for the sons and daughters under 25 years of age of victims of gender violence
- External Internships
- University Master's Thesis
- Review and claim of the evaluation (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title VII)
- Acknowledgments / Adaptations of university master's degrees
- Simultaneity of URJC university master's degree studies
- Regulations of the School of Official Masters
- Addendum to the protocol for adapting teaching at the School of Official Master's Degrees
- Royal Decree 1125/2003, of September 5, which establishes the European credit system and the qualification system in official university degrees valid throughout the national territory
STUDENTS
TEACHING COORDINATION
COEXISTENCE REGIME
SCHOOL INSURANCE
ASSOCIATIONS
EVALUATION
- Regulation on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes (in force from 1 September 2024)
- Early call (Regulations on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes - Article 19)
- Article 6.1.2. The favorable resolution of the request for total cancellation of registration does not necessarily imply the refund of the amount paid by the student. To do this, the requirements established in the Article 10.3 of the present regulations.
- Article 11.3. The extension of the period of permanence will be requested through the procedure established for this purpose by the Rey Juan Carlos University in the electronic office, within the established period. The Rector may authorize the continuation of studies in those cases in which exceptional causes, duly documented, have affected the academic performance of the students., valid for that academic year (up to a maximum of one year).
- Article 11.4. In accordance with what is established by the Article 4 of these regulations, those students whose request to remain is resolved favorably will have to enroll in all the remaining subjects to complete their studies.
- Article 11.5. For subjects with an indefinite call, once the extension of the permanence period is granted, the fees corresponding to the second and successive registrations will be paid according to the corresponding Public Price Decree as long as they have been previously enrolled in that subject.
- Article 12.4. Once this is granted, the student must enroll in accordance with the provisions of the Article 4 of the present regulations.
- Article 12.5. For subjects with an indefinite call, once continuity in the University Master's studies is granted, the fees corresponding to the second and successive registrations will be paid according to the corresponding Public Price Decree as long as they have been previously enrolled in that subject.
Quality guarantee
Results report
Once the monitoring of the Master's Degree has been carried out, the most relevant quantitative information on the results obtained in the monitoring of said Degree is displayed, differentiated by academic year.
Report by course:
General information collection plan
Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:
- Student profile
- Teacher evaluation
- Degree of satisfaction:
- Of the students
- of the graduates
- From the Faculty
- Technical, Management, Administration and Services Staff
- Labor insertion
- External internships:
- Satisfaction of interns
- External tutor satisfaction
- Employer satisfaction
Survey results:
Improvement actions
The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.
Renewal of accreditation
The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.
In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”